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2 tasty new tab tricks for Chrome on Android – Computerworld
(And if you aren’t familiar yet with Chrome tab groups, you can get an in-depth look at how they work on the desktop front here. The setup is essentially the same on Android: In that Chrome tab overview area, you can just drag and drop different tabs on top of each other to group ’em. Then, once you have a…
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Chrome Enterprise moves to better differentiate work, personal browsing – Computerworld
The browser suite includes new secure sign-ins, user authentication, and identity management across Google services. Google Identity integrates with Google Workspace and other third-party applications, allowing businesses to streamline access management, bolster security, and make sure users have the correct permissions and access. Google IT teams also benefit from better profile reporting and data protection for unmanaged devices in BYOD…
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Google Cuts Off uBlock Origin on Chrome as Firefox Stands Firm on Ad Blockers
Google’s latest crackdown on browser extension has rendered popular ad blockers like uBlock Origin inoperable on Chrome, as the company pushes forward with its switch to Manifest V3. The move, which critics say weakens privacy protections, affects all Chromium-based browsers, including Microsoft Edge. Meanwhile, Firefox is doubling down on its commitment to ad-blocking tools, promising to support both Manifest V2…
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Firefox continues Manifest V2 support as Chrome disables MV2 ad-blockers
Mozilla has renewed its promise to continue supporting Manifest V2 extensions alongside Manifest V3, giving users the freedom to use the extensions they want in their browser. Manifest V3 is a Google-developed browser extension specification aimed at making add-on functionality in web browsers safer by restricting overly permissive network requests and remote content loading. Despite the intentions, Manifest V3 places restrictions…
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Google Chrome disables uBlock Origin for some in Manifest v3 rollout
Google continues its rollout of gradually disabling uBlock Origin and other Manifest V2-based extensions in the Chrome web browser as part of its efforts to push users to Manifest V3-based extensions. For those unaware, Manifest V3 is Chrome’s latest extension specification and is designed to limit extension access to user network requests, block developers from utilizing remote content, and improve overall…
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Chrome and Google iPhone Apps Are Getting Circle-To-Search
One of the most recent, and useful, improvements we’ve seen on Android phones is the addition of Circle to Search, which lets you circle anything on your screen to search it on the web. Now, thanks to Google Lens, iPhones are getting pretty close to that. Google has announced two big updates to its visual search tool, Google Lens, for…
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How to Remove Your Saved Passwords in Chrome
If you’re immersed in the Google ecosystem, you’ve likely used the password manager that’s baked into their Chrome browser. With its seamless integration with Chrome, you may have dozens of passwords stored and saved within Google’s flavor of password management. While it’s undoubtedly convenient, it may not be the best overall solution to securely store your login details. For one,…
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8 Tips to Personalize Chrome to Suit Your Style
Google Chrome’s default look is quite plain—no fancy themes, a simple toolbar, random shortcuts on the new tab page, a plain color scheme, and it’s set to light mode. If you’re tired of Chrome’s default settings, here’s how you can personalize it. Switch Up Your Browser Theme You can start personalizing your Chrome browser by changing its default theme. You…
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This Chrome Extension Hides Google’s AI Junk
It’s hard to escape AI these days. Apple just made Apple Intelligence opt out, and Google Workspace users are now seeing big, hard-to-dismiss Gemini buttons all over their apps. The world’s biggest tech companies are doing their best to sell you on a generative AI future, but even when you can’t turn AI off, there are steps you can take…
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How to Use Talkback On Google Chrome
You can browse the web on Android using TalkBack–you don’t even have to see the screen. It’s an accessibility feature for people who have vision impairments, but it can be useful to others as well. I’ll show you how you can learn it in three steps. What Is Talkback? With this accessibility feature on, the phone “talks back” to you,…
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